Will Tuscaloosa Have a New Lobbyist?

Tuesday

Jan 30, 2007 at 8:11 PM

Alabama’s legislative session begins in a little more than a month, and the recent death of a lobbyist has Tuscaloosa leaders wondering how to make sure the city’s interests are represented in Montgomery.

Eric Hopes

Ryan Degraffenried was a lobbyist representing Tuscaloosa who passed away in December. Tuesday, a Tuscaloosa City Council Committee discussed whether the city will try to fill the position. Councilman Bobby Howard says if the position is filled, it would have to happen quickly, before the legislature comes together in March.

If a new lobbyist is to be hired, Howard says it should happen in the next couple of weeks.